Tag: women's health

The Average Black Woman in America Weighs 188.5 Pounds

Updated federal health data shows the average American Black woman weighs 188.5 pounds. Black women have the highest average weight of all races and...

Medical Minute: What Causes Breast Cancer?

Breast cancer occurs when abnormal breast cells divide and multiply out of control (abnormal cell division).

Medical Minute – Cellulite: Causes and Tips to Get Rid of It

Cellulite is not a disease. It is unsightly subcutaneous fat that clings under the skin causing dimpling of the skin that resembles cottage cheese or orange peels. Cellulite...

Ludacris and City Partners Host a Valentine’s Celebration

The Ludacris Foundation and City Partners host a Valentine's celebration for moms-to-be and new moms with "Love Your Baby, Yourself, Your Health," a Mother & Baby Wellness and

Halle Berry Uses Her Platform to Raise Menopause Awareness

Halle Berry is using her platform to raise awareness of menopause. Menopause refers to the end of a woman's reproductive years. The Oscar winner, 58, declared "I'm in menopause!"

Venus Williams Reveals Doctors Dismissed Her Fibroid Symptoms for Years: ‘No One Would Listen to Me’

Tennis star Venus Williams shared her ongoing battle with uterine fibroids and how doctors dismissed her symptoms for years. Fibroids are growths on and inside the uterus that are

Lizzo Covers Women’s Health Magazine Summer 2025 Issue

Lizzo revealed the secrets of her dramatic body transformation in her cover story for Women's Health magazine. Lizzo lost over 100 pounds using diet and exercise. The

Ananda Lewis, Former MTV VJ, Dies of Breast Cancer at 52

Ananda Lewis, former MTV VJ and talk show host, has died after a 4-year battle with breast cancer. Ananda died peacefully at her Los Angeles home on Wednesday morning

Halle Berry says women should celebrate menopause with a ‘shiesta’

Halle Berry says menopause is a milestone in a woman's life that should be celebrated with a "shiesta." During an appearance on Tamsen Fadal's new podcast, “The Tamsen Show"

Michelle Obama Opens Up About Menopause: ‘Debilitating Hot Flashes and Depression’

Michelle Obama spoke at a rally in Michigan on October 26, 2024 to support Presidential candidate Kamala Harris. The former first lady was nearly in tears as...

Kerry Washington Speaks Out About Sex Education in Schools

Kerry Washington wants to help educate children by speaking out about reproductive health in schools. The mom-of-2 is partnering with Winx Health...

Study Reveals Menopause Treatments That Work – and the Ones That Don’t

Most middle-aged women going through menopause are not receiving the proper treatment for their symptoms

FDA Approves first over-the-counter birth control pill

Rejoice ladies, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration has approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill

Medical Minute: 10 Reasons Why Yeast Infections Keep Coming Back

Yeast infections affect over 75% of women in the course of their lifetimes. Yeast infections are caused by Candida albicans - a common fungus that lives in and on the body

300 Attend Summit in Atlanta to Focus On Black Women With HIV (Including MtF Trans)

About 300 women leaders and health professionals gathered in Atlanta last weekend to address the staggering numbers of Black women with HIV

Why More Lesbians Are Diagnosed with Breast Cancer Than Other Women

Researchers say more lesbians and bisexual women are diagnosed with breast cancer than heterosexual women. According to the National LGBT Cancer Network, lesbians, bisexuals...

Julia Louis-Dreyfus Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

Sad news for Julia Louis-Dreyfus fans: the 56-year-old actress and comedienne has been diagnosed with breast cancer. WENN.com reports that the 'Seinfield' star broke the...

Medical Minute: Viola Davis Shares Her Experience with Hot Flashes

If you are over 45 years old, you may be experiencing hot flashes caused by premenopause or menopause. Premenoupause is early onset menopause, or premature...
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